- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kissimmee, FL
Poinciana High School
Federal NCES profile for Poinciana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147002866
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poinciana High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poinciana High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Poinciana High School held near 2,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+118 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 125.0 → 119.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+118 students YoY 120147002866 · Kissimmee, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,573 enr · 20.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Poinciana High School held near 2,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+118 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 125.0 → 119.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Poinciana High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- This school
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- Osceola High S
Osceola High School
2,345 students
What this shows Poinciana High School reports 2,573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poinciana High School compares
Poinciana High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,573 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,573
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
674
in-school suspensions + 413 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
African American 20.5%
White 13.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Poinciana High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poinciana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poinciana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poinciana High School
How many students attend Poinciana High School?
Poinciana High School has 2,573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,455 (2022-23) → 2,573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+118).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poinciana High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poinciana High School?
47.0% of students at Poinciana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poinciana High School?
The largest demographic group at Poinciana High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poinciana High School?
Poinciana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poinciana High School rank among high schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Poinciana High School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.